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How to Clean Washable Marker From Upholstery

How to Clean Washable Marker From Upholstery
Written By
Mel Frank
Mel Frank
Published: Jul 26, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

  1. Blot fresh marker stains with a paper towel.

  2. Add a drop of dish soap to a damp rag, and blot the stain. Many washable markers can be lifted with mild soap. Continue until you remove as much of the ink as possible.

  3. Soak the edge of a paper towel in non-acetone nail polish remover, and blot any leftover stain.

  4. Wipe the area with damp, soapy rag, then rinse the rag, and use it to remove any soap residue. Let the upholstery air-dry.

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Mel Frank

Mel Frank is a professional freelance writer with over 15 years of writing experience. She has completed a wide variety of writing assignments for a number of publications that include CNN and various websites. Frank received a Bachelor of…

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